Thursday , 2 July 2026

FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
FC Barcelona
3 – 1
Full Time
Valencia CF
Sun 17 Oct 2021 · 19:00 UTC Camp Nou HT 45' · FT 45'
Pablo Gavira 20' Y
Busquets 32' Y
Y 39' Gaya
Y 40' Gaya
Y 63' Dimitri Foulquier
Y 82' Maxi Gomez

Overview

Match Preview

FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF — La Liga at Camp Nou.

Match Details

  • Referee Jesus Gil
  • Referee Angel Nevado
  • Referee Javier Martinez
  • Referee Jose Munuera
  • Referee Abraham Dominguez
  • Referee Jorge Figueroa

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 FC Barcelona 38 94
2 Real Madrid CF 38 86
3 Villarreal CF 38 72
4 Club Atletico de Madrid 38 69
5 Real Betis Balompie 38 60
6 RC Celta de Vigo 38 54
7 Getafe CF 38 51
8 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 38 50
9 Valencia CF 38 49
10 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 38 46
11 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 38 46
12 Athletic Club 38 45
13 Elche CF 38 43
14 Deportivo Alaves 38 43
15 Sevilla FC 38 43
16 CA Osasuna 38 42
17 RCD Mallorca 38 42
18 Levante UD 38 42
19 Girona FC 38 41
20 Real Oviedo 38 29

Head-to-Head

10
4
2
FC Barcelona 16 games · Avg 4.0 goals Valencia CF
Last 5 meetings
2021-10-17 FC Barcelona 3–1 Valencia CF 2021-05-02 Valencia CF 2–3 FC Barcelona 2020-12-19 FC Barcelona 2–2 Valencia CF 2020-01-25 Valencia CF 2–0 FC Barcelona 2019-09-14 FC Barcelona 5–2 Valencia CF

Recent Form

FC Barcelona
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Oct Valencia CF H 3–1 W
02 Oct Club Atletico de Madrid A 0–2 L
29 Sep Sport Lisboa e Benfica A 0–3 L
26 Sep Levante UD H 3–0 W
23 Sep Cadiz CF A 0–0 D
20 Sep Granada CF H 1–1 D
Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Oct FC Barcelona A 1–3 L
02 Oct Cadiz CF A 0–0 D
25 Sep Athletic Club H 1–1 D
22 Sep Sevilla FC A 1–3 L
19 Sep Real Madrid CF H 1–2 L
12 Sep CA Osasuna A 4–1 W

Season Stats

FC Barcelona Valencia CF
#1 Position #9
94 Points 49
38 Played 38
31 / 1 / 6 W / D / L 13 / 10 / 15
95 Scored 46
36 Conceded 55
+59 GD -9
2.47 PPG 1.29
82% Win % 34%

Key Stats

75% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
69% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

FC Barcelona are 1st (94 pts). Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' And we are off! FC Barcelona vs Valencia CF — let the football do the talking.
  • 5' A stunning finish from Gaya — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 10' Valencia CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 13' What a strike from Ansu Fati! The score is 1-1.
  • 18' The travelling Valencia CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 20' A meaty challenge results in booking for Pablo Gavira on 20.
  • 25' Maranhao has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 0 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 32' Busquets is having his name booked by the referee on 32.
  • 37' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 39' Valencia CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 39.
  • 40' Gaya has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 40.
  • 41' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Memphis Depay makes it 2-1.
  • 46' Valencia CF is showing some good football. However, Valencia CF are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 51' Over 51 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 56' FC Barcelona is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 59' The FC Barcelona bench stirs into life. Ansu Fati is withdrawn and Philippe Coutinho gets his opportunity.
  • 60' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Hugo Duro is withdrawn and Maranhao gets his opportunity.
  • 63' The referee has no hesitation. Dimitri Foulquier is booked for Valencia CF — Yellow card on 63.
  • 68' Sergino Dest has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 480 appearances.
  • 71' FC Barcelona ring the changes. Pablo Gavira has done his job and it is now time for Nico Gonzalez to step up.
  • 75' The Valencia CF manager makes a substitution. Goncalo Guedes departs to be replaced by Denis Cheryshev.
  • 80' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 82' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Maxi Gomez on 82 minutes.
  • 85' Magnificent from Philippe Coutinho! That is 47 goals in 513 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 86' It is a substitution in Valencia CF team. Maxi Gomez is replaced by Helder Costa on 86 minute.
  • 87' It is a substitution in FC Barcelona team. Sergino Dest is replaced by Sergio Aguero on 87 minute.
  • FC Barcelona celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

FC Barcelona Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ronald Koeman

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Pepe Bordalás

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Robert Lewandowski 8
Lionel Messi 7
Carlos Soler 4
Maxi Gomez 3
Raphinha 3
Fermin Lopez 3
Frenkie de Jong 3
Hugo Duro 3

Head to Head

2021-10-17 FC Barcelona 3–1 Valencia CF 2021-05-02 Valencia CF 2–3 FC Barcelona 2020-12-19 FC Barcelona 2–2 Valencia CF 2020-01-25 Valencia CF 2–0 FC Barcelona 2019-09-14 FC Barcelona 5–2 Valencia CF

FC Barcelona Form

2021-10-17 FC Barcelona 3–1 Valencia CF W 2021-10-02 Club Atletico de Madrid 2–0 FC Barcelona L 2021-09-29 Sport Lisboa e Benfica 3–0 FC Barcelona L 2021-09-26 FC Barcelona 3–0 Levante UD W 2021-09-23 Cadiz CF 0–0 FC Barcelona D 2021-09-20 FC Barcelona 1–1 Granada CF D

Valencia CF Form

2021-10-17 FC Barcelona 3–1 Valencia CF L 2021-10-02 Cadiz CF 0–0 Valencia CF D 2021-09-25 Valencia CF 1–1 Athletic Club D 2021-09-22 Sevilla FC 3–1 Valencia CF L 2021-09-19 Valencia CF 1–2 Real Madrid CF L 2021-09-12 CA Osasuna 1–4 Valencia CF W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.77 FC Barcelona xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.07 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 72% + FC Barcelona to win 67%

Match Result

✓ Correct
FC Barcelona67% Draw18% Valencia CF15%
Actual: FC Barcelona win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.84
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 52%
48%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

FC Barcelona or Draw
86%
Draw or Valencia CF
33%
FC Barcelona or Valencia CF
82%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
FC Barcelona53% Draw34% Valencia CF13%
Actual: FC Barcelona win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.6%
2 – 0
8.4%
3 – 1
Actual
3 – 0
7.5%
1 – 1
7.2%
1 – 0
5.8%
4 – 1
5.4%
4 – 0
5.1%
2 – 2
4.6%
3 – 2
4.2%
1 – 2
3.4%
0 – 0
3.3%

Asian Handicap — FC Barcelona

Handicap FC Barcelona covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 31% — 69%
-2 31% 20% 49%
-1.5 51% — 49%
-1 51% 20% 29%
-0.5 71% — 29%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 7% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

FC Barcelona keeps clean sheet
35% ✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
7% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.